View a photo tour of selected architectural highlights of the University Library

Standing at the center of the academic experience on the Berkeley campus, the Library reflects the strength and distinction of the University of California.

With more than 130 academic departments - many of which are the highest ranked in the country - Berkeley offers an unparalleled breadth and depth of scholarship. The University Library supports this intellectual vitality and innovative thinking in all departments, for all faculty and students. And in an era marked by a rapidly evolving information landscape, the Library’s role as the gateway to knowledge is increasingly important.

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